IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7 Plant Operator, Lab Assistant and More Posts

IIT Guwahati has seven project staff vacancies, one each in seven posts, and the online application window closes at 5:30 PM on 4 November 2026. The openings range from Lab Attendant and Lab Assistant, which accept 10th/12th, ITI or Diploma candidates, to Project Manager. All seven posts belong to a project on making green activated carbon from bamboo dust in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering. The interview is online, on Google Meet, on 10 November 2026.

IIT Guwahati Lab Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIT Guwahati

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is located at Guwahati, Assam, and this advertisement comes from its Research and Development Section. The posts serve the project "Design and Development of a Demonstration Plant for Production of Marketable Grade Green Activated Carbon from Bamboo Dust" at the Dept. of Chemical Engineering.

IIT Guwahati Lab Assistant and Other Posts Vacancy Details 2026

Every post also carries HRA of 20% and a medical facility.

IIT Guwahati Lab Assistant and Other Posts Eligibility 2026

Project Manager

• Essential: one of the following:
  • B.E./B. Tech in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industrial or research-based project management experience
  • M.Tech/M.Sc. in the above disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D, industrial projects, or technology development
  • PhD in a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including management of research-driven technology projects
• Skills and experience: minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferably involving R&D or industrial projects, industrial process development, pilot plant development, or technology demonstration. Experience in project planning, execution, procurement, vendor coordination, budget monitoring, and technical reporting, along with strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Preferred: knowledge of pyrolysis, thermochemical conversion, or related technologies, with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Software skills: proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Aspen Plus/MATLAB/Modelica, AutoCAD, or equivalent engineering software. The notice also lists PMP with experience in technology commercialisation, intellectual property management, technology transfer, or coordination of pilot-scale industrial projects.

Project Engineer

• Essential: PhD in Engineering/Technology; or Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Required skills: good knowledge of AI/ML, data analytics, and predictive modelling, with experience in experimental, sensor, or industrial data analysis. Proficiency in Python, data pre-processing, feature engineering, statistical analysis, and basic machine learning model development is required, along with good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Work: developing and validating predictive models for reactor performance, product yield, quality, and energy consumption, and contributing to DSS development for process optimisation.
• Desirable: familiarity with time-series analysis, model validation, uncertainty assessment, software development, and laboratory/pilot-scale data integration; knowledge of SciPy, MATLAB, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and DSS development tools.
• Added advantage: knowledge of advanced optimisation, physics-informed modelling, explainable AI, digital twins, and PLC/SCADA integration.
• Software skills: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), statistical analysis, data visualisation, and MS Office.

Associate Project Engineer

• Essential: Master's degree in Engineering/Technology or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Production, Energy, Environmental, or related disciplines.
• Preferred: experience in material characterisation, product-quality evaluation, interpretation of analytical results, and preparation of technical reports.
• Desirable: experience in pyrolysis, biomass conversion, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Skills: ability to support experimental activities and coordinate effectively with operators, laboratory staff, and project personnel.
• Software skills: MATLAB, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office, and data-analysis tools.

Assistant Project Engineer

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Skills: basic understanding of chemical engineering principles, process operations, and industrial equipment.
• Desirable: familiarity with process monitoring, sampling, data recording, equipment inspection, basic troubleshooting, safety practices, and technical documentation, gained through academic projects, laboratory work, or internships; basic knowledge of MATLAB, MS Office, and data-analysis tools.

Plant Operator

• Essential: ITI or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Desirable: experience in reactor, furnace, boiler, thermal-processing, or pilot-plant operation.
• Skills: knowledge of electrical panels and process equipment, and of start-up, shutdown, emergency procedures, PPE, fire safety, and high-temperature operations.
• Work: operating continuous and batch pyrolysis reactors in rotational shifts, including feeding, discharge, sampling, storage, start-up, shutdown, safety, and shift-record maintenance.

Lab Assistant

• Essential: 10th/12th, ITI, or Diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Preferred: laboratory or industrial experience, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Lab Attendant

• Essential: 10th/12th, ITI, or Diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Preferred: laboratory or industrial experience.

Common Requirements for Lab Assistant and Lab Attendant

• Previous experience in laboratory or industrial environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices, safety procedures, material handling, waste segregation, and spill management.
• Ability to maintain laboratory and pilot-plant cleanliness; clean glassware, tools, and equipment; receive, label, arrange, and store materials and samples; and maintain housekeeping and activity checklists.
• The candidate should be physically capable of routine material handling and laboratory support activities.

Check the official notification (PDF) for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the interview, which will be held online through Google Meet. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email, and application status can also be seen on the application portal.

Service Conditions

The duration of appointment is 11 months for each of the seven posts.

How to Apply for IIT Guwahati Lab Assistant and Other Posts Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Recruitment Portal of Research & Development Cell, IIT Guwahati.
2. Search for the project title: "Design and Development of a Demonstration Plant for Production of Marketable Grade Green Activated Carbon from Bamboo Dust".
3. Open the relevant position and follow the instructions and guidelines provided on the portal.
4. Submit the online application on or before 4 November 2026, 5:30 PM.

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